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Computer Games
- Computer games are to be classified in accordance with the following table:
| Item | Description of computer game | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer games that:(a) depict, express or otherwise deal with matters of sex, drug misuse or addiction, crime, cruelty, violence or revolting or abhorrent phenomena in such a way that they offend against the standards of morality, decency and propriety generally accepted by reasonable adults to the extent that they should not be classified; or(b) describe or depict in a way that is likely to cause offence to a reasonable adult, a person who is, or appears to be, a child under 18 (whether the person is engaged in sexual activity or not); or(c) promote, incite or instruct in matters of crime or violence | RC |
| 2 | Computer games (except RC computer games) that are unsuitable for viewing or playing by a minor | R 18+ |
| 3 | Computer games (except RC and R 18+ computer games) that depict, express or otherwise deal with sex, violence or coarse language in such a manner as to be unsuitable for viewing or playing by persons under 15 | MA 15+ |
| 4 | Computer games (except RC, R 18+ and MA 15+ computer games) that cannot be recommended for viewing or playing by persons who are under 15 | M |
| 5 | Computer games (except RC, R 18+, MA 15+ and M computer games) that cannot be recommended for viewing or playing by persons who are under 15 without the guidance of their parents or guardians | PG |
| 6 | All other computer games | G |